It's broken, and was picked up by a femme fatale

Chapter 90 Master Yu is tall and hard!

"Oh, Mr. Prefect, you came so late, others may not be able to see you."

When Zhao Qiaoer saw the prefect, she teased him with a forced smile.

Many people may feel a little strange at this time.

Hey?
The old eunuch of the Guanglu Temple was only a seventh-rank official.

Yanxiang had to be extremely respectful to the old eunuch at every turn and dared not say a single dirty word.

How could Zhao Qiaoer dare to speak so disrespectfully to this red-robed official, a high-ranking official of the fourth rank?

In fact, the old eunuch was an exception.

Generally speaking, everything in this world is interdependent and mutually exclusive, and the old eunuch is the one who restrains Yanxianghui.

To put it simply, elephants are afraid of mice. Yanxiang will be the elephant outside the pass, and she is afraid of the old eunuch, who is the mouse.

There is really no way around it, since most of the guilds outside the Great Wall rely on the natural treasures, magical flowers and herbs in Taiyin Mountain.

Guilds in other places would not be afraid of the eunuchs from the Guanglu Temple.

For example, the guilds in Suzhou, Hangzhou, Jianghuai and other areas ignored the purchasing eunuchs from the Guanglu Temple.

Because the guilds there mainly deal in silk, tea and porcelain business.

Naturally, he was not afraid of the purchase from the Guanglu Temple at all.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that they are invincible and afraid of no one.

Just like those in the tea and porcelain business, any small official from any institution under the Ministry of Revenue can scare them to death.

It’s like Yanxiang meeting the old eunuch.

Everyone has a corresponding person in charge.

Every elephant has a mouse of its own.

And these guilds are in contact with the local officials, such as the prefect in front of him.

That can basically be said to be on the same level.

It doesn't mean that they are on the same level, it just means that no one can control anyone else.

There is no way around it. For high-ranking officials like prefects, the court will replace them every three to five years.

Officials from other places come here to take up their posts outside the Great Wall, where they are unfamiliar with the place.

If you want to govern well, how can you do it if you don't rely on local guilds?
From a historical perspective, the guilds here are like the aristocratic families in ancient Earth.

Not to mention the Yanxiang Guild, just look at the other top guilds in Taining City. Which one of them has not been in Taining City for hundreds of years?

How dare you, a prefect, not maintain good relations with the local guilds?

Then you wait.

If you cause trouble with the guild today, something big will happen in the area under your jurisdiction tomorrow, and you will have to leave the house the day after tomorrow.

Therefore, Yanxiang would not be afraid of these officials at all.

Of course, that's what I said.

But in a serious occasion, it is naturally impossible to openly compete with the government.

When meeting someone, you should bow down and when calling someone "sir", you should call them "sir".

However, in private, like in the current situation, it is natural to do it casually.

The prefect was naturally not angry at all about Zhao Qiaoer's words. He just smiled and cupped his hands and said:
"Oh, Third Lady, please don't laugh at me.

I had heard early in the morning that Yanxiang would do such a great thing.

He was supposed to come in the morning and go back to the government office in the afternoon to issue a notice to commend the Yanxiang Club, but this was not the case and the government order suddenly came from above.

The five masters from the Demon Suppression Division suddenly came to visit, and I went out of the city to greet them in person.

As soon as I got back, I hurried over to take a look. By the way, the officials from the Demon Suppression Division also have something to talk to you about."

After saying that, the prefect immediately took a step back and quickly let the five officials from the Demon Suppression Division out.

The prefect also heard about what happened these days.

Now this fragrance will be very powerful!
The three top guilds were eliminated. It was all over.

Moreover, a large part of the business of the three major guilds was allocated to the Yanxiang Guild.

From now on, Taining City will probably have several top guilds.

I'm afraid Yanxiang is the only one who can do this.

Especially if this bridge can really be built.

The fragrance will be even more amazing!
Of course, these have nothing to do with the prefect. Hey, the prefect will be promoted and transferred to another place in half a year anyway.
Of course, there is no need to offend Yanxiang Club at this critical juncture.

At this time, the captain of the five members of the Demon Suppression Division said to Zhao Qiaoer and the prefect:
"Third Lady, Lord Prefect, we are here..."

Before he could finish his words, the prefect suddenly slapped his forehead and said:

"Oh my, oh my, if you have anything to say, just tell Third Lady.

We still have something to do, Third Lady, who is responsible for building this bridge?

Take me to have a look, and after I finish looking at it, I will go back tonight and immediately write down the commendation.

Have someone post it overnight so that the people outside the Great Wall will know about this great event organized by the Yanxiang Society~"

Regarding these five people from the Demon Suppression Bureau.

There are only four words in "prefect".

Don't get involved!

As for what these five people from the Demon Suppression Bureau were doing outside the Great Wall, this is what they were thinking about when they came to Black Bear Ridge together.

But the prefect did not allow the five people to speak.

But even if you don’t say it.

The prefect also knew why these five people came here.

There must be nothing else.

It must be that a great evil has appeared somewhere in the Central Plains.

I guess it harmed a lot of people.

When these evil spirits harm people, they basically run to two places.

One is to hide in the deep mountains and forests in the south that are full of miasma.

One is outside the Great Wall.

There is nowhere else to go, it must be these two places.

I've seen a lot of it over the years.

Anyone who can be tracked down by the five people from the Demon Suppression Bureau personally must be a super-powerful evil spirit.

After all, those who enter the Imperial Court’s Demon Suppression Division are at least Heavenly Masters!
If things go wrong, many people will be killed outside the pass.

Don't tell yourself about this, otherwise you will be responsible.

So, it’s irrelevant.

Don’t say anything, just solve it yourselves!

Anyway, I will be transferred in half a year, so please don’t let me get hurt!
Lu Yuan was stunned for a moment, but immediately bowed and said:
"My lord, I am responsible."

Then the prefect smiled and bowed to Zhao Qiaoer and the five officials of the Demon Suppression Division, saying:

"Then let's go and take a look. You guys can chat. You guys can chat."

…………

The construction site of Black Bear Ridge is brightly lit at this time.

The bright spiritual lights illuminate this place like day.

In order to meet the deadline, we worked day and night.

"Amazing, really amazing!
Little brother, did you design this?"

As the prefect spoke, he handed Lu Yuan a cigarette.

Lu Yuan looked at the prefect in confusion, feeling that he didn't look like an official.

After all, it's okay to be like Aunt Qiaoer.

There's really no need to treat myself like this.

Lu Yuan waved his hand and said:
"Sir, I don't smoke. This bridge was indeed designed by me, and I am currently supervising its construction."

After listening to Lu Yuan's words, the prefect turned around and looked Lu Yuan up and down seriously.

His expression became slightly more serious.

"Looking at the little brother's age, he seems to be around sixteen or seventeen?"

Lu Yuan just nodded, and before he could say anything, the prefect suddenly said:
"Little brother, is your last name Lu?"

Lu Yuan was startled, but immediately nodded and said:
"Exactly. The prefect knows me?"

The prefect lit up a cigarette, then looked at Lu Yuan and nodded:
"My surname is Chen."

Lu Yuan blinked. This...

Who doesn’t know this!

After all, Prefect Chen is the official in charge of Taining City, and everyone knows this.

This Chen Zhifu took a puff of cigarette, looked at Lu Yuan and said happily:

“You know me, and I know you.

I also know a lot about Brother Lu's recent affairs.

Whether it was the six great treasures, or going south to Goryeo to rescue people, or framing Zhu Dequan a few days ago, we all know it."

This last sentence made Lu Yuan break out in a cold sweat.

After coming back to his senses, Lu Yuan said seriously:

"The prefect must have made a mistake. I did not plot against Zhu Dequan."

Prefect Chen was startled, then he quickly waved his hand and explained:
“Brother Lu, please don’t misunderstand me. I am not here to threaten you, nor am I here to do anything.

It was about what happened that day, when your family members left the north city gate and went to Gaoling Peak. I happened to have someone secretly guarding them, and I saw it."

ha?
Lu Yuan looked at Prefect Chen in confusion.

And this Prefect Chen took a puff of his cigarette and continued:

“Because you were from the Yanxiang Society at the time, we never thought you would blow up Gaoling Peak, so we let you in.

What a surprise! When you guys exploded, we were all dumbfounded.

I was wondering how you dared to do that, but now I understand after seeing this bridge.

"This little brother is really an expert!"

Lu Yuan still looked at Prefect Chen with a question mark on his face.

Prefect Chen looked at the confused Lu Yuan, then grinned and said:

"Little brother, you don't know that I will be transferred back to the Imperial City in half a year.

Recently, your affairs have become more and more serious. I hope these guilds will not ruin this road, otherwise it will affect my promotion.

So it was just a coincidence that we sent someone to secretly protect him."

Lu Yuan was stunned for a while, then he said seriously:

“The prefect must have made a mistake.

The Yanxiang Society did not frame Zhu Dequan."

Now it was Prefect Chen's turn to be confused.

Looking at Lu Yuan who looked serious, he quickly explained with his hands dancing:
"Little brother, you really misunderstood.

We're really not here to threaten you or anything.

It has been five years since I was transferred to the outside of the Great Wall, and I have seen too many fights between guilds.

This is really unnecessary.

If the Yanxiang Society can integrate the guilds, it will benefit the people of the entire Taining City.

It may even be a good thing for the people outside the Great Wall.

What's more, my people only saw it at this time.

There is no other evidence, and we can’t do anything about Yanxiang.”

Lu Yuan's answer was still very serious. He looked at Prefect Chen firmly and said:

"Prefect Chen, I really don't understand what you are talking about.

There is really no frame-up in Yanxiang Club.

Zhu Dequan has himself to blame."

After staring at Lu Yuan blankly for a while, Prefect Chen couldn't help but burst into laughter.

This caused the Yanxiang Society workers around to look back at Prefect Chen with question marks on their faces.

I feel like this senior official has gone crazy.

What are you doing with your mouth wide open in such a cold weather? Aren't you afraid of the cold wind?

After Prefect Chen finished laughing, he looked at Lu Yuan with admiration and nodded:
"it is good!

What a good boy!

Just based on your shameless attitude of refusing to admit it, you will definitely be a big shot in the future!"

Lu Yuan just grinned and said nothing.

Prefect Chen was smoking a cigarette and looking at the construction site on the other side of the river without saying a word.

Finally, when the cigarette was about to burn his fingers, the prefect Chen suddenly said in a low voice:
“It’s such a pity that such a talented young man is only staying in a guild outside the Great Wall.

Do you want to go to the Ministry of Industry?
I can recommend you. With your talent and age, you will surely become an effective official."

Ok?
Hearing this, Lu Yuan smiled and refused:
"That's not necessary. I don't want to be an official."

Oh?
Hearing this, Prefect Chen looked at Lu Yuan with curiosity.

There are very few people in this world who don't want to be an official.

Lu Yuan bowed and said politely:

“Serving the country and the people is the dream of my generation, but serving the country and the people does not necessarily require becoming an official.

For me, there is more room for maneuver in the guild~"

For saying this at such a young age, Prefect Chen really thought highly of Lu Yuan.

Looking at Lu Yuan, he exclaimed in amazement:
"You little brother, it's really rare to see you in a century."

As for Lu Yuan's words, Prefect Chen thought about it, and finally a trace of helplessness appeared on his face.

Then he sighed lightly, patted Lu Yuan on the shoulder and said seriously:
“If you don’t want to be an official, there’s nothing wrong with just wanting to stay in the guild.

In that kind of place, no matter how good or ambitious a person is, they will eventually become discouraged..."

Afterwards, Governor Chen did not say anything more, but just waved his hand and said:
“Let’s go, little brother.

I hope that when Yanxiang becomes the number one guild outside the pass, it will be better to the people..."

Lu Yuan looked at Prefect Chen strangely, but before he could say anything, Prefect Chen came running back.

He leaned over to the puzzled Lu Yuan's ear and said mysteriously:
“As a person, you must be cautious, careful, and cautious.

It's like I just asked who designed this bridge, and you said you designed it.

Look, isn't this a reveal?
If you make a mistake in some things, you will lose everything.

Be more careful next time!"

After saying this, Magistrate Chen turned around and left again.

Waving her sleeves and humming a folk tune from somewhere, she strolled out of Lu Yuan's sight.

hiss~
This Prefect Chen is really peculiar.

In addition, Lu Yuan was somewhat surprised that this Chen Zhifu had many capable people under him. You know, Jin Meijing was a top killer.

Although, the main goal at that time was to find cats and dogs, and I didn't pay much attention to the journey along the way.

But the person who was able to discover Jin Meijing and not be noticed by Jin Meijing must be at least a heavenly master.

think carefully.

Damn, this is so fucking normal!

This is a fourth-rank official in the imperial court!

The one wearing the red official robe!
There must be a lot of powerful people around you, including those at the level of a heavenly master, so that's normal.

It would be strange if there weren't any.

After thinking about it, Lu Yuan didn't think too much about it.

Just turn around and go back.

When I returned to the temporary tent and hadn't even entered yet, I heard someone say loudly:

"How can you be so ignorant of good people!

Do you think that evil spirit is weak?

If he was weak, how could we chase him all the way outside the pass without catching him?

With three Heavenly Master-level people in the Yanxiang Society, if they rush in, they will die!"

Got into a fight?

What's going on?
Lu Yuan stood outside the door and couldn't help but be stunned.

Then, Lu Yuan walked quickly inside.

After entering, the atmosphere inside was not very good.

The five officials from the Demon Suppression Division looked furious.

Lu Yuan walked quietly to the corner and sat down seriously.

When there are outsiders around, Lu Yuan will not be too affectionate with Aunt Qiaoer.

Whether in front of the people from the Demon Suppression Bureau or in front of the practitioners of the Yanxiang Society.

Lu Yuan is an honest and well-behaved nephew.

Of course, Lu Yuan and Aunt Qiaoer are already married.

They are now a formal couple, but even so, Lu Yuan is still the same as before in front of outsiders.

This doesn't mean that they are afraid that others will find out that they are married.

After all, Lu Yuan was hoping that others would notice it.

There is no other purpose in doing this, the main purpose is that she is Aunt Qiaoer's own woman, so I have to respect her more in front of outsiders.

I can’t say that there are other people around, and I still have to hug Aunt Qiaoer and kiss her.

What did Aunt Qiaoer become in the eyes of others?

So of course I just sat down obediently.

After a while, after listening to it all, Lu Yuan finally understood what was going on.

To put it simply, the big evil spirit may have already sneaked into the Taiyin Mountains.

In order to prevent the Taining City Guild from being poisoned by this great evil.

They would first plant the imperial flag in front, and with the protection of the imperial flag, it would naturally be safer.

This is a good thing, absolutely a good thing.

However, this is the case for other guilds.

But this is not the case for Yanxiang Club.

Yanxiang would go into the mountains to collect spirits, and she would go to the innermost part of Taiyin Mountain.

We are almost reaching the heart of Taiyin Mountain.

Even if we walk normally, it will take nearly a month to reach the place where the Tianxuan Golden Ganoderma grows.

And if they follow the Demon Suppression Division's statement, they will plant the flag in front first, and Yanxiang will slowly follow behind.

That would delay it by at least half a month.

And things like Tianxuan Golden Ganoderma are not only wanted by Yanxiang.

The evil spirits and goblins in Taiyin Mountain also want them.

The delay of half a month is the maturity period of the Tianxuan Golden Ganoderma. After more than half a month, there may not be much of the Tianxuan Golden Ganoderma left.

What should we do if we cannot complete the mission and pay tribute?
Therefore, Yanxiang would naturally disagree and said that the Demon Suppression Division was not necessary.

Upon hearing this, the Demon Suppression Division found it outrageous.

We are protecting you and your lives, and yet you still don't want to do it?
Of course, no one wants to be treated coldly.

Normally, you Yanxiang would be unwilling, so forget it!

But the problem is that entering the Taiyin Mountains is full of dangers.

Not only is there the big evil spirit they are looking for, but there are also many evil spirits and monsters in the Taiyin Mountains.

If Yanxiang ignored the concern and walked straight in, they would be left without anyone to take care of them.

So, after all this back and forth, problems arose on both sides.

These people from the Demon Suppression Bureau think that Yanxiang would value money over her life.

Yanxiang would feel that the people from the Demon Suppression Division were causing trouble.

There are too many evil spirits in the Taiyin Mountains, and if it is because of the evil spirits, there will be this and that.

Then Yanxiang would simply not go in.

Even according to Aunt Qiaoer's wishes, she didn't want to have any contact with the Demon Suppression Division.

After all, Yanxiang Club did not provoke the evil spirit.

The great evil spirit has just come out of the pass from inside the pass and has entered Taiyin Mountain. If you don't go looking for it, it won't come looking for you.

On the contrary, it would be troublesome if we got involved with these Demon Suppression Bureaus.

It’s just that they are from the Demon Suppression Division, and they require you, Yanxiang, to cooperate. It would be unacceptable if you don’t.

After listening for a long time, Lu Yuan finally understood.

He cleared his throat and looked at the five people in front of him and said:
"Sir, please calm down and listen to me first..."

Before Lu Yuan finished speaking, the leader of the five people turned around and glared at Lu Yuan who was sitting in the corner:

"Who are you?

You have a say here!"

This man was obviously very angry. Aunt Qiao'er ignored him, and he had no place to vent his anger, so he came towards Lu Yuan.

And as this man finished speaking.

Zhao Qiaoer and Jin Meijing were originally extremely impatient and didn't want to look at this person's beautiful and mature face, but it turned around in an instant.

His eyes became extremely cold.

Lu Yuan was not angry, he just tilted his head and smiled:

"I'm a manager of Yanxiang Society.

However, the Third Lady is my wife, and there is also another Heavenly Master of Yanxiang Society, Jin Meijing.

That is her, and also my wife."

Lu Yuan pointed at Aunt Qiaoer and Jin Meijing standing beside him.

For a moment, listening to Lu Yuan's words, both Aunt Qiao'er and Jin Meijing's beautiful faces showed a hint of blush.

Lu Yuan’s words left the five people stunned.

Ah? ?

Everyone looked at Lu Yuan, a young man of about sixteen or seventeen years old.

Turning around again, I saw two beautiful and mature beauties next to them.

This……

Lu Yuan looked at the five officials of the Demon Suppression Division in front of him, cupped his hands and said seriously:
"Although I am not the president of Yanxiang Club, my wife will also consider what I say carefully."

After the five of them looked at each other for a while, the person who had just yelled at Lu Yuan bowed to Lu Yuan and said:

"I am Yu Zhenqing, captain of the third team of the sixth department of the Demon Suppression Department."

Lu Yuan nodded immediately and said:
"Captain Yu, I listened to what you just said for a while, and I understand a little bit.

We regret that we cannot comply with your request."

Yu Zhenqing thought that with the presence of another person, the matter could be explained away.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yuan came up and said the same thing, which really made Yu Zhenqing a little angry.

Immediately, Lu Yuan said again:
“Sir, please don’t be impatient.

How about this, we, the Yanxiang Society, will go into the mountains to collect spirits just as we should.

You can follow our team.

Don't interfere with us, just investigate however you want.

If you encounter that big evil spirit and you are defeated, you can retreat back to our Yanxiang Club team.

If you are short of food and clothing, the Yanxiang Society will also do its best to help you."

Lu Yuan's words made Yu Zhenqing scratch his head and said:

"No...Isn't this the same as what we just said?!
You guys... why don't you understand? !

We have to plant the imperial flag in front first, not for ourselves, but for you!!

We hurt that beast once, and he will definitely come back for revenge, and we will bring you big trouble.

But we need you to lead the way, so we can only follow you and cause you trouble.

This imperial flag is to protect you in case you are attacked by evil spirits for revenge. We cannot take care of everyone, but the imperial flag can block many evil spirits!

If there wasn’t the imperial flag, countless more lives would have been lost!

Why do you want money but not life?!"

Lu Yuan smiled helplessly at Yu Zhenqing's distressed look.

This matter seems like Yanxiang really doesn't know what is good for her.

Then, Lu Yuan looked at Yu Zhenqing and blinked curiously:
“The captain is from a famous family, right?

This one looks like an extraordinary demeanor. "

Lu Yuan's words made Yu Zhenqing confused. What was going on?
However, Yu Zhenqing's team member said proudly:

“That’s natural, our captain comes from a distinguished family.

My father and grandfather are both officials of the Demon Suppression Bureau.

My grandfather is the famous Demon Suppressing Heavenly Lord in the Demon Suppression Bureau!
Just listen to our captain, I guarantee you won’t be wrong, what he just said is definitely not alarmist!"

Listening to the team member's words, Lu Yuan nodded repeatedly and said in amazement:

"Wow~
So that’s how it is. That’s awesome.

No wonder Captain Yu is so heroic and majestic.

only……"

Lu Yuan's sudden change of subject made Yu Zhenqing and his group frown slightly.

Just what?
What else is good about this!!
We are professionals!!

Just listen to us!
Lu Yuan looked at Yu Zhenqing and his group calmly and said:
“But, Captain Yu, you know that not everyone is born with the same luxury as you.

Some people live to the death.

You know, we entered Taiyin Mountain half a month later, it’s not a matter of earning less money.

If we can’t collect enough Tianxuan Golden Ganoderma for Lord Tian, ​​then we won’t be able to survive.”

Yu Zhenqing looked at Lu Yuan, who looked childish yet inexplicably mature, and opened his mouth to say something, but couldn't.

Lu Yuan looked at Yu Zhenqing and his group in front of him and said:
"Sir, you know that at this time of year, the largest number of people enter Taiyin Mountain.

Most of the natural treasures in Taiyin Mountain mature at this time.

At this time of year, countless people go into the mountains, tens of thousands.

But did you know that if a team goes in with a hundred people and only has eighty left when it comes out, it is considered a great event?

As for the twenty people who died in there, didn’t they know when they went in that the Taiyin Mountains were full of evil spirits and were full of dangers?

For ordinary people, every time they enter the Taiyin Mountains, they have to put their heads on their belts.

But there is no other way, we have to live!"

Yu Zhenqing and his group remained completely silent.

Yu Zhenqing pondered for a while, then suddenly bowed and looked at Lu Yuan, then looked at Zhao Qiaoer and said:

"Please, Third Lady, prepare three months' worth of food for us, as well as a map of Mount Taiyin."

hold head high?
Hearing Yu Zhenqing's words, Lu Yuan and his group were also stunned.

Then Yu Zhenqing bowed and said seriously:

"I was just sitting in a well and looking at the world from afar. I was self-righteous and I am really ashamed now.

Our original intention was to protect the Yanxiang Society, but we didn't expect that we ourselves were the biggest danger.

The Demon Suppression Division serves the country and the people. They slay demons and eliminate evil to ensure the safety of the people and will never bring danger to the people.

Please prepare everything, we will set off tonight."

After saying this, Yu Zhenqing took out a few taels of silver from his pocket and placed them on the small table in front of him.

what?
Lu Yuan looked at Yu Zhenqing in confusion.

hiss~
Don't be so extreme!
Lu Yuan talked so much just now, but he really didn't mean to ask these people not to follow Yanxiang Club.

What Lu Yuan meant was that you just follow him and do whatever you want.

We will not help you find or catch evil spirits.

But if you are hurt by evil spirits, or have nothing to eat, or anything else, you can return to the Yanxiang Society's team.

Don’t let the time pass when you die in there, or else people from the Demon Suppression Division will come to investigate and say that the Yanxiang Society won’t help you.

As a result, this guy simply stopped joining the Yanxiang Club's team.

This... if the five of us just go in directly, that would be literally courting death!
Lu Yuan came to his senses and quickly advised:
"No, don't be impulsive, that's not what we mean.

What I mean is..."

However, Yu Zhenqing waved his hand and said firmly with a righteous look:
"Brother Steward, there is no need to persuade us anymore, we have made up our minds.

This is what we should do for our country and our people!"

Lu Yuan: "..."

Don't be stupid, buddy!

The problem is that if you die in there, the higher-ups might blame us for not helping you! !
Before Lu Yuan could say anything more, Yu Zhenqing looked at Lu Yuan seriously and said:

“I know what the steward brother is worried about.

It doesn't matter, we will leave a letter before we leave, no matter what the outcome of our trip is, it has nothing to do with Yanxiang Club."

Looking at Yu Zhenqing's righteous expression in front of him, Lu Yuan couldn't help but give Yu Zhenqing a thumbs up in his heart.

Master Yu is great!
Master Yu is tough!
Master Yu is tall and hard!

　I would like to thank my good brother, whose name I forgot, for the reward of 500 book coins. Thank you very much.

　　Let's just leave it at 7400 today. Two new characters have been added. This setting gives me a headache.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)